WARANGAL, OCTOBER 22, 2026: Kakatiya University Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Pratap Reddy described Gond Tribal freedom fighter Kumuram Bheem as a revered leader of the Adivasi community who fought tirelessly for their rights and dignity.
He was speaking as the chief guest at the 127th birth anniversary programme of Komaram Bheem, organised on the university’s Administrative Building premises under the chairmanship of Dr. A. Raju, Director, SC/ST Cell, on Thursday.
Prof. Pratap Reddy highlighted Komaram Bheem’s historic slogan, “Jal, Jangal, Zameen” (Water, Forest, Land), which symbolised the struggle for Adivasi rights. He noted that the Telangana government had been officially commemorating his birth anniversary since 2014 and said his spirit of resistance continues to inspire today’s youth.
University Registrar Prof. V. Ramachandram said Komaram Bheem courageously fought against the then government to protect the rights of Adivasis.
Prof. Eesam Narayana, NSS Programme Coordinator, said Komaram Bheem played a significant role in raising awareness among Adivasis and mobilising them in the struggle for their rights.
University Governing Body members Prof. Suresh Lal and Chirra Raju, along with Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Prof. B. Venkataram Reddy, attended the programme. Faculty members, research scholars, non-teaching staff and students also participated.
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